ampule

[US]/ˈæmpjuːl/
[UK]/ˈæmˌpjuːl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A small sealed glass or plastic container holding a single dose of medication, typically an injectable solution.

Phrases & Collocations

break an ampule

ampule of medication

sterile ampule

single-use ampule

ampule contents

discard ampule safely

fill an ampule

ampule breakage risk

replace the ampule

Example Sentences

the doctor prescribed an ampule of antibiotics.

the nurse carefully injected the contents of the ampule into his vein.

the medication came in a small glass ampule.

she broke the top off the ampule and poured the liquid into the syringe.

the ampule contained a potent antiviral drug.

he used an ampule of epinephrine to treat the allergic reaction.

the pharmacist explained how to dispose of the empty ampule safely.

the laboratory technician prepared a sterile ampule for the sample.

ampules are often used for single-dose medications.

the ampule shattered on the floor, releasing the medication.

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